Ladera Community Church

LCC Choir Rehearsal
2023-10-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Ladera Church’s weekly choir rehearsal.

Sharmila Montessori Preschool's Fall Festival
2023-10-19 14:30 - 18:00 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Sharmila Montessori House of Children celebrates fall with their preschool families, with a petting zoo, a photo booth, and a potluck!

Spiritual Growth & Transformation Group
2023-10-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Online – Zoom
Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Zoom
Spiritual awakening is an opening that occurs within. You develop a sense of receptiveness, a tenderness and love for what feels like the essence of life. You intuitively know that everything you experience and everything around you is connected in some way. This awakening is sometimes described as a moment of the spiritual emergence or an illumination. Sometimes this opening is preceded by a vision, an illness, an accident, or an ordinary moment that reveals another realm of existence.
This group is a place to explore that space, to grow, to learn, and to connect. Join Rev. Jeff Munnis as we explore everything from meditation, to mandalas, to the Book of Revelation.
For more information, please contact church@ladera.org.

Ecumenical Bible Study at The Sequoias
2023-10-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 | The Sequoias: Parlor 3, 501 Portola Rd., Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Ecumenical Bible Study
The Sequoias, Parlor Three, 501 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028

Friends and residents of the Sequoias are invited to attend Bible Study every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jeff Munnis (Ladera Community Church) will rotate leadership with Rev. Jenny Warner (Valley Presbyterian Church). Bring your Bible, meet new friends, and explore scripture. If you have questions, please contact Kirsten Kingdon (650) 424-4260.

Special Council Meeting
2023-10-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Online – Zoom
In this council meeting, we will review the site plan.

AA
2023-10-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028

Stanford Quads
2023-10-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-08 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-01 18:30 - 21:30 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Modern square dancing is a recreation enjoyed by people of all ages in the United States and around the world. We dance the Plus program utilizing All Position Dancing. We often have an A2 or C1 star tip at the end of the evening. All Plus dancers are welcome to join us for an evening of dancing. Square dance attire is not needed. Masks are optional.

The cost is $10 per session.

We start a beginner’s class every fall in October.

Haumalu 'o Langi Worship Service
2023-10-15 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-10-08 12:30 - 15:00 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Haumalu ‘o Langi Tongan congregation’s weekly Sunday service and Sunday school for the children.

Second Hour Regarding Affordable Housing
2023-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | LCC: Sanctuary, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States

Worship Service
2023-10-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Worship is the heart of our community life. Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and online via Zoom and Facebook. All ages are invited. LCC worship is a joyful celebration of God’s presence among us. We find inspiration, renewal, and refreshment through song and silence, prayer, and reflection. We seek to integrate the arts – music, drama, and visual – to enrich the worship experience. Worship continues in the many ways we seek, serve, and grow in the world.

We serve communion on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome to the table!
On the second Sunday of each month, Pastor Jeff has a conversation with someone from our community about their life and faith journey.

Peninsula Threshold Choir
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Peninsula Threshold Choir brings comfort and kindness through song to the bedsides of those at the thresholds of living and dying. The choir rehearses on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Social Justice Meeting
2023-10-11 13:15 - 14:30 | Online – Zoom
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Sharmila Montessori Preschool Closed - Indigenous People's Day
2023-10-09 | Sharmila Montessori Preschool, 3300 Alpine Road, Unit B, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Sharmila Montessori Preschool is closed for Indigenous People’s Day.

Second Hour Conversation: Other Perspectives on the Use of the Undeveloped Parcel
2023-10-08 10:45 - 12:00 | LCC: Sanctuary, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Over the last few years, the church has heard how we could use the undeveloped parcel behind the sanctuary for affordable housing. We will soon vote on a resolution to authorize negotiations with Habitat for Humanity on a long-term lease that would enable Habitat to build affordable housing on at least part of this parcel. However, we haven’t had many recent opportunities to talk about other possible uses of the undeveloped parcel. With making any decision, it’s important to consider options, alternatives, and a variety of points of view in order to make the best decision. This Second Hour meeting provides an opportunity to consider other perspectives and possible uses of the parcel in addition to or instead of a long-term lease to Habitat. We will hear from Barbara Oliver, Deb Smith, Kathan Vollrath, Kyle Barriger, Sue Bartalo and others. We invite all to attend and share in this important conversation.

You can also join this conversation virtually through Zoom.
ID: 829 2023 8953
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Affordable Housing Task Force
2023-10-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Online – Zoom
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Neighbors in Need Sunday
2023-10-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
In 2023, the Neighbors in Need “BEHOLD!” theme focuses on environmental justice, addressing issues like plastic waste, electronics, and non-compostable materials contaminating our waterways and landfills.
As people of faith, we believe it is our responsibility to be better stewards of the planet. Join us in promoting this year’s NIN “Behold!” campaign at your church to support justice initiatives and grants for UCC churches and organizations, while also aiding the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). CAIM aims to serve as a valuable resource for over 1,000 individuals representing various other tribes and nations who are part of different UCC congregations.
The ultimate goal is to strengthen their involvement in the church’s activities and community life.
Please give generously! Write your check to LCC with NIN in the memo line, or go online, ladera.org, to donate.

World Communion Sunday
2023-10-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Join us for a universal communion worship experience where we will honor multiple faith traditions to express the universal Christ. If you have special worship objects you’d like to put on the altar, you are invited to bring them. All are welcome at our table!
